Holiday Fire and Water Damage Prevention Tips

The Holidays Are a Peak Season for Home Damage

Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, fire departments and restoration companies see a significant spike in calls. Holiday decorations, cooking, space heaters, and vacant homes all create risks most people don’t think about until something goes wrong.

Fire Prevention Tips

• Water your live Christmas tree daily — a dry tree can ignite in seconds
• Keep trees at least 3 feet from fireplaces, heaters, and candles
• Turn off tree lights when you leave or go to bed
• Never leave candles unattended
• Keep space heaters 3 feet clear of anything flammable — never run while sleeping
• Plug space heaters directly into wall outlets, never extension cords

Frozen Pipe Prevention

• Keep thermostat at least 55°F if traveling
• Open cabinet doors under sinks on exterior walls during cold snaps
• Know where your main water shutoff is before you need it
• Let faucets drip slowly during extreme cold

Clean Green Restoration is available 24/7, including holidays. Call (417) 300-5062.

Written by Tarah McNeill, Co-Owner, Clean Green Restoration